Couple who left the UK for Bali reveal they save nearly £3,000 on their monthly bills – and say their three children are no longer ‘stressed’
A British family has relocated to Bali after selling their home in Derbyshire, achieving significant monthly savings following years of deliberation. Joseph and Rebecca Oxley, both 37, moved with their three children in early 2026 after a health concern affecting Rebecca—ultimately determined to be benign—prompted them to act on long-standing plans to leave the United Kingdom.
The family now spends approximately £1,760 monthly compared to their previous £4,543 in the UK, with Joseph citing the unsustainable pressure of constant work to cover living expenses. They report observing reduced stress levels in their children within the relaxed environment and improved overall family well-being. The couple had initially considered Australia but selected Bali after evaluating employment options and lifestyle factors, describing their former life in England as a relentless "hamster wheel."
- British couple relocated to Bali with three children, reducing monthly expenses from £4,543 to £1,760
- Health scare prompted the decision after years of considering emigration from the UK
- Family reports improved well-being and lower stress levels in lower-cost environment